Mile Marker 117 - 14 - Valley Grove, West Virginia
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BruceS
N 40° 06.271 W 080° 32.298
17T E 539350 N 4439459
Cast iron mile marker on the National Road near Valley Grove, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMKDG2
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2014
Views: 3
The cast iron mile marker was placed along the National Road in the 1830's. The 55 1/2 inch tall makers were were forged at John Snowden's foundry in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. The marker is located along the north side of the road.
Inscription:
117
To
Cumberland
To
W. Alexander
1 1/2
14
To
Wheeling
To
Triadelphia
6 1/2
Milestone / Marker: Historical Marker
Web Address: [Web Link]
Americana: Not listed
Significant Interest: Not listed
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